Chapter 161 - 160: Arguing as Soon as They Met
Chapter 161: Chapter 160: Arguing as Soon as They Met
"Linsu?" Gu Lingyuan froze for a moment.
In the past, Linsu had certainly been a bustling metropolis with a large population.
But four hundred years ago, the Hong Clan slaughtered everyone in Linsu. The city no longer has any of its original inhabitants; the people living in Linsu now all came from other cities to fill the void.
’The Linsu Xie Family had been wiped out long ago, and there were no other prominent families left. Who could possibly be important enough for a member of the Gu family to visit in person?’
Housekeeper Gu didn’t elaborate. Instead, he just smiled and said, "Young Master Ling Yuan, if you have any other questions, you can contact Mr. Lan directly. You’re his nephew; you’re family."
This statement, however, caused a few drops of cold sweat to bead on Gu Lingyuan’s forehead. He quickly said, "My uncle is a very busy man. It’s not my place as his junior to ask about his whereabouts. I’m just worried he’s overworking himself, running around day and night."
"Sigh, the old master thinks so, too." Housekeeper Gu shook his head. "Mr. Lan is still unmarried, and he isn’t seeing anyone. The old master is getting quite anxious!"
Gu Lingyuan gave an awkward laugh. The moment he returned to his room, his expression darkened.
’One Xie Lin wasn’t enough, and now a Pei Xuan has shown up.’
He certainly wasn’t afraid of Xie Lin, but he had no choice but to back down when it came to a Pei—to Pei Xuan.
The ringing of his phone shattered his thoughts. Gu Lingyuan answered, his tone icy. "Hello?"
It was Bai Shuyi on the other end, her soft, gentle voice full of concern for him.
Gu Lingyuan’s anger subsided a little, and he gave her a brief account of what had happened.
"No wonder Miss Lu is so confident. It turns out she has the Young Master of the Pei Family backing her," Bai Shuyi said with a light sigh. "Ling Yuan, don’t be angry. The world is full of social climbers."
Gu Lingyuan scoffed. "So what if it’s Pei Xuan? You think he actually treats her like some kind of treasure? She’s just an actress, dreaming of marrying into a wealthy family? She’ll be devoured, with not even her bones left behind!"
Bai Shuyi’s expression froze. She pressed her lips together, unsure if he was mocking Lu Qingyuan or insulting her.
"The contract termination fee is 1.8 billion. Is Pei Xuan going to pay that for her? Once he gets tired of her, I have plenty of ways to deal with her." Gu Lingyuan said with a look of contempt, "There’s a banquet next week. You’ll go with me."
There were six months left on her contract. Lu Qingyuan definitely wouldn’t renew it when it expired.
’If I don’t make her suffer in that time, then my name isn’t Gu!’
**
The new discovery in Linsu had indeed shaken many influential figures in the world of history.
It wasn’t just a few musical scores, but the last words he had left behind.
The three altered words were likely a fulcrum with the potential to upend all of Xuan History. It had to be taken seriously.
It was already seven in the evening when Pei Xuan arrived in Linsu.
According to news reports, the musical scores were discovered at the site of the Linsu Xie Family’s former residence.
The story of the discovery was quite dramatic. A tourist tripped on a rock and, in a fit of anger, smashed it against the ground.
That single smash revealed the first clue.
An archaeological team was rushed to the scene and ultimately discovered a hidden chamber.
It was simply unbelievable!
They had supposedly completed their archaeological survey of the ancient buildings in the area. ’How could there be something new?’
The team had no time to ponder this strange occurrence. They immediately got to work securing the site.
A car was already waiting outside when Pei Xuan exited the airport.
The Pei Family’s business ventures weren’t limited to Jianghuai; they had interests in other major cities as well. In fact, several hotels in Linsu were part of the Pei Group’s portfolio.
Pei Xuan got into the car, which immediately headed for the Linsu Xie Family ruins.
Pei Xuan gazed out the window at the night scenery, his expression impassive. It was completely different from how it used to be; he couldn’t find a single familiar landmark.
It wasn’t until they entered the old district that the quaint, historic atmosphere washed over him.
The car slowed down. Pei Xuan frowned. "Why are you driving so slow?"
"Young Master, there’s a car that’s been in front of us the whole time," the driver said.
Pei Xuan glanced up. "Whose car is blocking my way? Just drive. If anything happens, I’ll take responsibility."
’There’s no reason I should ever have to yield to anyone else.’
The driver said meekly, "Young Master, I don’t dare drive like that. One wrong move and we’ll end up in a fatal crash."
"What’s there to be afraid of?" Pei Xuan looked up. "Fine. You get in the back. I’ll drive."
The driver immediately vacated the driver’s seat. But the moment he sat down in the back, he realized something was wrong. "Young M—"
SCREECH!
Before he could finish, the car had already floored it, peeling away into the distance.
The driver clung for dear life to the handle inside the car to keep from being thrown out.
He suddenly remembered Housekeeper Pei’s repeated, emphatic warnings never to let Pei Xuan drive.
It wasn’t that they were worried about Pei Xuan getting hurt—it was that their own lives would be in danger!
But it was too late now.
As a car suddenly sped past them from behind, the Gu family’s driver jumped in his seat. "Mr. Lan, he’s driving like a maniac! He must have a death wish!"
Gu Qingjin didn’t reply. He was reading the latest news reports on his laptop.
A moment later, the Gu family’s driver noticed something odd. "Mr. Lan, that car seems to be blocking our way on purpose."
Gu Qingjin finally looked up, his eyes narrowing slightly. "Switch seats."
The Gu family’s driver was also relegated to the back seat. He had just buckled his seatbelt when the car lurched forward.
VROOOM!
On a wide road in the dead of night, the two cars began a frantic chase.
Both drivers were in despair.
They had been driving for years, always striving to be fast, smooth, and steady. That was the mark of a good driver.
So why, when they were the passengers, did they have to experience this fast, vicious, and insane driving?
Pei Xuan hadn’t expected the car blocking his path to suddenly start driving as if a completely different person was behind the wheel, challenging him to a race.
This ignited his competitive spirit, and he floored the accelerator again.
The driver in the back was getting dizzy. "Y-Young... Master, I... I think I’m gonna be sick..."
SCREECH!
A sharp turn put some distance between the two cars.
Pei Xuan stared blankly at the car that was once again blocking his path and gave up the chase.
They had both been speeding and were pulled over by traffic police who had rushed to the scene.
After paying the fine, Pei Xuan rubbed the bridge of his nose. "Did you get the license plate number?"
’I did!’
The driver shook his head, indicating he was too dizzy to be spoken to.
Pei Xuan said no more. He slowed down and continued toward his destination.
A crowd was gathered at the ruins. Clearly, upon hearing the news, many people had rushed from various cities to catch a glimpse of the new discovery.
Since Pei Xuan had no credentials related to history or archaeology, he couldn’t get in.
He stood waiting, hands shoved in his pockets, growing impatient.
"Excuse me, please let me through!" an anxious voice called out. "Let me in, thanks!"
Pei Xuan turned. A middle-aged man next to him was pushing his way through the crowd, holding up some form of identification.
His vision was excellent; with a single glance, he saw the name on the ID.
Ming Chengli.